Why choose Harris Equine?
Harris Equine is the longest standing professional sheath cleaning provider in Scotland. Stacy now has thousands of clients and their human counterparts that she visits across the whole of Scotland.
‘Having thousands of repeat clients speaks volumes about Stacy's ability to do the job well’
‘Her reputation for exceptional equine care has spread through word-of-mouth recommendations and positive reviews within the equine community.’
Harris Equine holds the very best comprehensive insurance with KBIS which is specifically tailored for the provision of Equine Intimate health services. We hold a specialist insurance not standard grooms insurance. This includes additional cover for care custody and control - meaning we are fully insured to work without individual owners present if required.
We are also proud members of the British Grooms Association!
Veterinary collaboration is key
At Harris Equine, our aim is to provide the most efficient and professional service.
As a responsible provider of sheath cleaning and equine intimate health services, we will never diagnose any animal and are happy to liaise with individual veterinary practices with our findings in order for them to complete further inspection and diagnosis if required.
Positive experience is paramount
More than cleaning.
Our level of experience is second to none and we place focus on every experience between horse and human being a positive one.
We are happy to work with clients horses on a regular ongoing basis for desensitisation. We use humane, positive distraction methods but are also happy to work with pre-sedated horses if you feel this is required.
Why us?
We are the only accredited training provider in Equine Intimate Health services worldwide!
Stacy Harris has been certified and approved as having the knowledge to provide training to other industry professionals.
Course content creator for the Equine Intimate Health Diploma and Equine Intimate Health Specialist courses
In depth theoretical knowledge of equine intimate health
Nearly ten years practical experience
Thousands of clients
Client Reviews
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“I can't recommend this service highly enough. such an important part of horse care and hygiene..”
— Lynn Ward
“Thanks so much to Stacy for transforming my horses movement after cleaning my horse's sheath and for being so patient with my horse..”
— Jackie Agnew
“Stacy was very patient and made the experience good for him. I would highly recommend, professional, kind and a very lovely lady.”
Christine Mills
“She was so calm and patient with him, customer service is second to none, answered every question I had, will definitely book again when he needs done”
Katie Mckenna
“Stacy had such a lovely way with them. Two very happy little boys after.”
Dawn Johnstone
In the wild, horses tend to self clean as they service mares.
In a domestic environment, horses are often gelded. This means the natural secretions build up over long periods of time.
Health check - SCC, EPV, Thrush
Direct link between smegma and cancer
Improve comfort and performance
Decrease fly attraction
Decrease the likeliness of developing fly strike
Reduce swelling and/or irritation
Many owners may simply be unaware of what to look for when sheath cleaning. Our role is to educate owners (if they wish) whilst cleaning to further decrease the likeliness of abnormalities going unnoticed between cleans.
Up until 2023 there were no official training or qualifications.
In 2023 we (Harris Equine) launched our accredited training and certification which has been professionally verified (including all content). It is regulated and accredited by UK Rural Skills.
Therefore when you book Harris Equine to provide your intimate health check you are receiving a service by a fully competent individual who is approved as an instructor to teach others within the industry.
We are also long standing members of the British Grooms Association - a certified freelancer.
It is illegal for anyone who is not a registered veterinarian to intravenously sedate horses.
We comply fully with the veterinary surgeons act 1966 which insists that only registered veterinary surgeons (or students under supervision) may administer intravenous sedation.
Owners are welcome to administer oral sedatives of their own accord without our insistence or recommendation.
You are advised to attain sedation (if you wish) from your usual veterinarian who will be best placed to ensure your horse is healthy.
We never insist on horses being sedated and 99% of horses are able to be cleaned whilst fully awake/alert and un-sedated using positive reinforcement methods.
We understand that like humans, horses have their own sensitivities and therefore we only use water based lubricant.
Our lubricant has been approved as safe to use for AI and internal use by veterinarians and other professionals.
We do not use mainstream sheath cleaning products or baby oil.
We only use 100% horse safe products.
Using the correct products decreases the likelihood of horses developing thrush, PH imbalances and infections.
Always ensure your provider is using products designed and clinically proven as safe to use.
Individualised cleaning schedules - tailored to suit the individual horse(s)
As part of our commitment to safe practice and compliance with ‘The Equine Intimate Health Federation’ guidelines, we do not provide a blanket approach on how often a horse should be cleaned and checked.
Most owners choose to book the service once or twice per year.
By cleaning the horse every 6-12 months we are more likely to identify any abnormalities before they progress to a severe stage. Should we detect any abnormalities we always advise an immediate veterinary referral for further inspection and diagnosis.
(We do not diagnose horses in compliance with the veterinary surgeons act 1966)
We do not recommend more regular cleaning unless under the recommendation of a veterinary surgeon for medical reasons.
